In the run-up to tonight’s Academy Awards, Hollywood’s A-list turned out in force for the Film Independent Spirit Awards which took place in Santa Monica last night. The occasion is a much less formal one than of the big event tonight and the red carpet dress code reflected this.

Twilight star Anna Kendrick attended the event wearing a patterned strapless dress from the new pre-fall collection by McQ. She teamed the look with an amazing pair of Brian Atwood sandals.

Michelle Williams chose a boyish look that was in stark contrast to her much girlier appearances. Michelle chose a short suit look from the pre-fall collection by Louis Vuitton teamed with her favourite quirky accessories label of choice Olympia Le-Tan.

Kate Beckinsale chose a seventies inspired outfit in a purple jumpsuit from the new fall collection by Diane Von Furstenberg teamed with Christian Louboutin heels. Jumpsuits aren’t easy to wear and this isn’t the most hideous attempt I’ve ever seen.

Lucy Liu looked chic in a monochrome tiered design by Roberto Cavalli. She teamed the dress with Giuseppe Zanotti wedges.

Zoe Saldana showed off her svelte figure in a pretty floral mini-dress from the spring 2012 collection by Balmain teamed with nude Brian Atwood pumps.

Finally Kirsten Dunst was my best dressed as this event, she chose a sexy black mini-dress by Dolce & Gabbana and teamed it with a white tuxedo jacket for an effortlessly stylish look.

Lucy Liu attended the CFDA Awards last night at the Lincoln Center in New York. Lucy opted to wear a show stopping number from the fall 2011 collection by Monique Lhuillier. The strapless feather ball gown was one of my favourite designs from the collection and the perfect choice for this high fashion occasion.

The Tony Awards otherwise known as the Oscars of the theatre world took place last night in New York. A star studded presence with Katie Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe and Helen Mirren all in attendance. The big winner of the night was British musical Le Cage aux Folles who took away several awards.

It was a very good day for Catherine Zeta Jones yesterday who not only learnt she made the Queen’s Birthday honours list but also picked up the best performance for a featured actress in a musical award. Scarlett Johansson also had a good night taking away the equivalent award for a featured actress in a play.

On the fashion front it was largely successful with an array of Oscar worthy gowns on the red carpet. Here is the full roundup of who wore what at the Tony Awards:

Catherine Zeta Jones in Versace (above top)

Katie Holmes in Armani Prive (above)

Michelle Williams in Marc Bouwer

Lea Michele in Zac Posen

Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab

Jada Pinkett Smith in Marchesa

Lucy Liu in Marchesa

Naomi Watts in RM by Roland Mouret

Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive